PROJECT | AFTM Emerging Artists

Art from the Margins (AFTM) is a creative initiative of Wesley Mission Brisbane. AFTM offers and artistic support to artists experiencing disadvantage or social isolation. Since 2008 AFTM has exhibited work by over 500 local and regional artists. The annual AFTM Emerging Artists Award and Exhibition is a key part of AFTM’s creative development program for artists.

The AFTM Emerging Artist Award and Exhibition supports artists to further develop their creative vision and to participate in a high quality group exhibition at the Graydon Gallery. For the past few years, John has been providing mentoring and professional guidance to these artists through artist meetings which include professional feedback and discussions on developing and selecting works to display, guidance on presentation, pricing of works, working in the commercial world of art and suggestions for further creative development.

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Recent & Current involvements

Cultural & Public Art Strategies for urban, suburban & regional communities
Stakeholder engagement and partnership brokering for Indigenous led enterprise and economic development research project
Facilitation & workshops
Commissioned writing, research, editing and guest lecturing
Voluntary non profit board involvements with Art from the Margins and Dementia Friendly Communities Advisory Committee
Membership of the International Association of Public Participation and Institute of Place Management

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